Former Middletown Democratic Leader, Joe Caliendo Passes

The Middletown Democrats lost one of its own yesterday morning, when long time Democratic Party Chairman Joe Caliendo, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Joe will be sorely missed by many through out the county and here in Middletown.

At a time when Democrats here and around the country could really use a cantankerous bastard of Joe's caliber, they just lost one of their best! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Caliendo family during this time of loss and sorrow.

 R.I.P. Joe, we're going to miss you.

Below is an announcement that was published on the Middletown Democratic Executive Committee's Facebook page. If you knew Joe and  have a favorite story or antidote about him consider leaving in the comments of the Facebook announcement or here in the comments :

"It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our long time Chairman, Joe Caliendo. Joe passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness. Our love and condolences go out to Chairman Caliendo's wife Patrica and family.

No word yet on funeral arrangements, we'll pass them along when more is known."

Video: Meet Carol Fowler, Democratic Candidate for Middletown Township Committee

This video was taken on June 30th, 2011 while Carol Fowler was introducing herself to members of the the Middletown Township Democratic Executive Committee shortly before receiving the approval of the Committee to become the Party's candidate for this year's November 8th election for Township Committee.

If you have never met Carol Fowler and want to know a little bit about her for yourself, here's your chance.



I find it interesting that after posting this video to youtube on Friday and not making any announcement of it's existence before now, the video has already had 40 hits. I guess some people are interested in seeing who is the person replacing Alex Desevo and what kind of candidate she will make.

Desevo Officially Resigns As Middletown Candidate; Replacement Candidate To Be Named Tomorrow Night

I received word a short while ago from Middletown Democratic Chairman Joe Caliendo, that he had officially received the resignation of Democratic candidate Alex Desevo and forwarded it on to the Monmouth County Clerk's office.

Caliendo said that a replacement candidate will be chosen tomorrow night to succeed Desevo on the November ballot, when names will be presented to the members of the full body of Middletown Democratic Executive Committee.

When I asked Chairman Caliendo the names of those who were interested in joining Jim Grenafege on the Democratic ticket this year, I was told with the understanding I was not to say anything until after the full Executive Committee had a chance to meeting give it's approval.

After hearing the names of those interested I can say this, there are names that are familiar and new to Committee members. It should make for an interesting meeting, I'll let everyone know afterwards.

Checkout the Asbury Park Press for some other details, I just noticed that they beat me to posting ( damn, I hate that I get home from work so late)